How Health Privacy Laws Are Hurting College Students and Their Families

Perhaps students, when they enroll, can designate a family member or trusted adult to receive health information if college officials worry that they are at risk of self-harm. Read More

A Mental Health 'Epidemic' Among College Students And Their ... - NPR

Anthony Rostain and B. Janet Hibbs say college students today face an "inordinate amount of anxiety" — but parents can help their kids cope. Their book is The Stressed Years of Their Lives. Read More

College Rape Case Shows A Key Limit To Medical Privacy Law

Under FERPA, at a health clinic run by a university or college, the school has a legal right to get access to student medical records — if they're relevant for a legal defense. Read More

Hispanic students face learning barriers, and it’s hurting our health ...

In the U.S., home care health aids play an essential role in the health care system, and these jobs are consistently in high demand. Health care support aids care for the elderly, disabled and other ... Read More

Districts Say Social Media Is Hurting Students’ Mental Health. Now ...

Notes from students expressing support and sharing coping strategies paper a wall, as members of the Miami Arts Studio mental health club raise awareness on World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 ... Read More

Opinion: Student mental health is hurting, but days off may not help

In 2020, nearly 19 million children lived in single-parent families, the majority of which were headed by single mothers. According to an analysis of a 2019 survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, the ... Read More

Mental-health apps: Colleges want students to use them, but there are ...

Three out of 5 U.S. college students experience overwhelming anxiety, and 2 in 5 students reported debilitating depression, according to a 2018 survey from the American College Health Association ... Read More

How Wellness Apps Can Compromise Your Privacy - Duke Today

What many students may not know, however, is that by using these apps their privacy is being compromised – regardless of whether they are speaking with a professional or simply asking questions of a ... Read More

Treatment privacy laws protect those living with addiction or in recovery

Dismantling a federal rule called 42 CFR Part 2 would jeopardize the confidentiality of substance use treatment and discourage individuals from seeking it. Read More

How Parents Can Support Incoming Students With Mental Health ... - Forbes

Summer is an exciting time for many incoming college students and their families. Attending orientation sessions, university athletics, and deciding on a choice of major are common priorities for ... Read More